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by Eve A.
I Didn’t Want To Tell Them…
I’m taking the GLP-1 weight loss injections
I know the frustration, the feeling of doing everything right, yet still staring in the mirror, wondering why it’s not enough. I tried it all. I put in the time, sweat, and discipline. I researched, dieted, and tried different fitness programs around town.
Yet there I was again, in the stubborn fat, weight regain cycle. And honestly, I was exhausted.
For some women, a gradually slowing metabolism due to muscle loss in our 40s and 50s is the reason weight loss stops. For others, a medical diagnosis and/or physical conditions throw a wrench in our hard work to be fit and healthy. Both are my story.
Yes, age changes things. It’s not just a number; it’s science. As I got older, I lost muscle, which in turn slows down how efficiently I burn calories. It’s one of the reasons why maintaining a healthy weight feels like such an uphill battle, even when you’re doing all the “right” things.
Already dealing with a thyroid issue, I was diagnosed with insulin resistance, a precursor to pre-diabetes. Wham! My doctor told me losing weight would help and that the new GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic (i.e.Wegovy) and Mounjaro (i.e. Zepbound) would help me kick-start my body’s ability to lose weight.
I said sign me up!
But I hesitated telling my trainers at Fit Chicks. I was ashamed that I needed help losing weight. I didn’t want to be judged for taking the easy way out. I thought my trainers and Jenn would be mad at me or something. I should not have worried about that, because once I shared with the team that I was on Zepbound, the support was phenomenal. They helped me revamp my nutrition program, helped me monitor my body composition, and boosted my strength training program.
Fit Chicks! is a different kind of gym, because Roz Harris, the owner gets it. She shares her own journey through bariatric surgery over 20 years ago, how she uses GLP-1 medications, and even a recovery program. Fit Chicks is designed for women who want long term health– they want to be healthy, happy, and strong through workouts that work. The Fishers-based gym isn’t trendy– it’s old school, and I return year after year because the staff’s knowledge of not only strength-based workouts, but nutrition as well.
I hear Roz in my head saying, “feed your muscles” and “muscles equal metabolism,” so I continue to work out at Fit Chicks 2-3 times per week with a personal trainer, while getting tailored nutrition guidance. Additionally, I’m continuing to see my doctors as I begin to reduce my Zepound dose.
BUT IT’S STILL HARD…
On GLP-1s, the weight seemed to come off effortlessly. That’s a gift, but it can also make it hard to find motivation to keep showing up and to keep investing in yourself with workouts and nutrition. That’s why I’m grateful I still have Fit Chicks. They are helping me be my best self for the long term and they will help me maintain my weight loss. Having a fun place to go and the accountability from every one there keeps me showing up for workouts two to three times per week and doing my monthly nutrition consults, too.
I want to be strong and live long!
Fit Chicks is located at 11720 Olio Road in Fishers.
